Download a transcript of "In Jim's Shoes," a Twitter campaign designed to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Read more...

Thank you for walking, B.C., and helping people in your community living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has been selected as a Featured Charity in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K. Read more...

The Investors Group Walk for Memories honours people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Read more...

Support our passionate volunteers at the 2012 Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more...

Wear a Forget Me Not flower pin, and help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Read more...

Get healthy and promote brain health by walking with the Investors Group Walk for Memories! Read more...

The Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be hosting a free dementia forum on Jan. 28, 2012. Read more...

It’s official! Gordie “Mr. Hockey^®” Howe’s innovative charitable hockey tournament, the Scotiabank Pro Am for Alzheimer’s is coming to Vancouver in 2012! Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has launched a short five-minute video to help raise public awareness about signs and symptoms of dementia. Read more...

Help families who have just received a diagnosis of dementia by supporting the expansion of First Link^®. Read more...

If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, reach out to your family doctor and connect with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for help. Read more...

See and share our new PSAs to encourage your friends and family to take care of their brain health. Read more...

A new survey shows low awareness of the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias causes a delay in diagnosis and a subsequent treatment gap for people with dementia. Read more...

Raise your voice as an Alzheimer Advocate to ensure delivery of health services and community programs that support people on the dementia journey. Read more...

Do you know what it's like to live with Alzheimer's disease? Get a glimpse with our new twitter campaign. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. presents a free Chinese Public Health Care Forum with Dr. Roger Wong on Saturday, Jan. 7 in Vancouver. Read more...

The January 2012 edition of the First Link^® bulletin features the annual fundraising event Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more...

Jake (Ed) Jakeman was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was 48 years old. He lived with the disease for 5 years before his passing. Nearly 30 years later, two of his 4 children have now been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the ages of 51 and 55.  Read More...

The holidays are a time of family, friends and generosity. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a grateful recipient of many end-of-year donations during this time of giving. We want to take a moment to put a face to those who receive your support. Read More...

Ontario MP Claude Gravelle introduced new legislation last week for a national dementia strategy that supports Canadians living with dementia. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will begin offering the complete Family Caregiver Series education program to Cantonese-speaking families in Richmond. Read more...

Each year, a new team participates in the Ascent for Alzheimer’s fundraising event, a hike on Mt. Kilimanjaro that symbolically represents the mountainous struggle that people living with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers and family face every single day. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to present this year’s recipients of volunteer awards recognizing community leadership and involvement to advance the cause and help turn the rising tide of dementia. Read more...

Showing their support for a longtime industry colleague, Rick Antonson of Tourism Vancouver, representing others in tourism who have worked with Jim Mann, made a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. at the non-profit organization’s recent annual general meeting. Read more...

On Friday, Sept. 16 the staff from the Provincial Office and the Vancouver Resource Centre held a bake sale in support of the 2011 Coffee Break^®. Read more...

The 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer's team has reached Horombo Hut on Mt. Kilimanjaro! Read more.

The 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer's team has reached Mawenzi Tarn at 14,200'!  Read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, the 9th Annual Ralph Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Skaha Meadows Golf Course in Penticton. Read more...

The 2011 team has reached the first cave on Mt. Kilimanjaro and was able to call in and talk about their day's experiences. Read more...

The 2011 team has touched down in Africa and was able to call in and talk about their first day's experiences. Read more...

On Oct. 14, 2011 a free public presentation “Alzheimer's disease:  Can we diagnose it earlier and modify its progression?” takes place in Vancouver as part of the “Dialogue of Aging” series. Read more...

On Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. put a face to dementia. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to announce that 11 B.C. researchers have been awarded funding grants for their work advancing knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Read more...

What does a face of dementia look like to you? Tell us what you think and find out what others have to say in the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s first ever social media campaign. Read more...

On Thursday, Sept. 15 the Alzheimer Society of B.C. held a farewell celebration for the 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer's team at Monk McQueens Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar in False Creek. Read more...

“This week the United Nations recognized Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as a major health burden,” says Jean Blake, CEO, Alzheimer Society of B.C. “This international recognition will go a long way to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as a significant health issue which needs to be addressed by governments, hopefully in the form of a national strategy.” Read more...

As of Sept. 1, 2011, legal changes to the legal personal planning tools in British Columbia are now in effect.  The changes affect representation agreements, enduring powers of attorney and introduce advance directives. Read more...

Society says the report signals an opportunity. Read more...

On Aug. 13 members of the 2011 Ascent for Alzheimer’s team began their last training hike, this one taking place at Wedgemount Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park, to continue preparing for their journey up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa this September. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is calling on local residents to take part in British Columbia's largest Coffee Break^® on Sept. 15, 2011. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. was recently recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of the "Top 100 Charitable Organizations In B.C." Read more...

Not only did the weather hold out for Paul Ding’s recent Pedal for Memories charity event, the event also surpassed its $5,000.00 goal. The event was held on Sat. Jul. 2 at Central Park in Burnaby, had over 100 attendees and raised $6,065.50. Read more...

Members of the Legislative Assembly want to hear from their constituents about the issues they are passionate about. NDP health critic and Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth shared this message during a recent visit at the provincial office of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to meet with local dementia advocates and discuss the needs of British Columbian families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Read more...

As summer approaches, many people experience the excitement and anticipation of an upcoming vacation. However, as a caregiver of someone with dementia, you may be concerned about what challenges will arise during your holiday. Read more...

When the Aasen family began their involvement with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. more than 11 years ago, they had no idea their namesake tournament, the Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer’s Pro-Am, would raise over $400,000 for the Society. Read more...

Whether you’re going to be making the most of the summer weather or planning on relaxing days with an ice cold drink, there are a lot of good reasons to have the Alzheimer Society of B.C. on your mind. Read more...

Every year, 15,000 people in British Columbia develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, in addition to over 70,000 already affected. People can start developing symptoms as early as their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Read more...

A suite of multimedia training resources have been released to support physicians and other health professionals to educate seniors in ways to prevent falls and stay healthy. Read more...

On June 4 members of the Ascent for Alzheimer’s team began another training hike, this one taking place at Petgill Lake near Squamish, to continue preparing for their journey up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa this September. Read more...

Within one generation baby boomers will almost double the population of seniors in British Columbia. MLA Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, was recently in the community spreading the message that Premier Christy Clark’s families first agenda includes seniors who are grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles in B.C. families. Read more...

Kerri Sutherland, a 61-year-old woman from North Vancouver, is about to take on the biggest athletic challenge of her life.  Read more...

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the London U.K.-based organization, is campaigning to get Alzheimer’s and other dementias on the agenda of global organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN). Read more...

The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s largest annual research fundraiser. The 2011 tournament, held on Thursday, May 26 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey raised almost $580,000. Read more...

Norm and Rita LeBrun recently opened their lives and their Langley home to local television show North of 49 for a look at their dementia journey. Read more...

This fall, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering Brain Health…It’s Your Business! workshops throughout Metro Vancouver. It is a unique education program aimed at increasing personal well being, productivity and the practice of good brain health in the workplace. Read more...

Support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. by running or walking for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

Steve Darling, Anchor Global TV BC Weekday Morning News, will be joining the 17th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament as Master of Ceremonies on Thursday, May 26 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey.  Read more...

On May 7 members of the Ascent for Alzheimer’s team took to the Lynn Peak trail in North Vancouver for a snow-covered training session to prepare them for what they may encounter when they hike Mount Kilimanjaro this September. Read more...

To celebrate Family Caregiver Week in B.C. from May 7 – 13, send an e-card to thank the caregivers in your life! Read more...

The number of Canadians (65+) living at home with dementia is expected to jump from 55% (as of 2008) to 62% by 2038, translating into an additional 510,000 people. Read more...

Please join us in celebrating the important role you play as a caregiver at “A Celebration for Family Caregivers”. Read more...

The Research Institute of the McGill Health Centre (MUHC) has released a study about a new blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

This Mother’s Day, please support the cause to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by sharing this audio PSA. Read more...

In time for Mother’s Day, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. has created three e-cards starting with one to recognize and honour mothers. Read more...

With a rising tide in the number of people affected by dementia, funding required to sustain and enhance key research, programs and services at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. rises as well. Read more...

The day a daughter gets married can be a historic moment in a mother-daughter relationship. However, for Sharon Craver, her wedding day quickly turned into a different type of memory when her mother Zena suffered a heart attack in the church, followed by a stroke a few days later. Read more...

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Clinic for Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders at UBC Hospital invites patients, staff, and the public participated in Dementia 2011 in January. The resources from that forum are now available to download. Resources include speaker presentations, photos and a Q & A document from the forum. Read more...

Tina Biello, First Link Coordinator in Nanaimo, found inspiration for her 2010 manuscript of poetry Momenti from the journey she went through with her mother when her mother had Alzheimer's disease. Read more...

Those who care for people diagnosed with dementia have a journey of their own. Kate Sladen knows this from experience. Read more...

“I do not fear this illness, and am comfortable with the thought that someday I may also have Alzheimer’s disease and live in a care home,” said Carolyn Herbert, a retired licensed practical nurse from Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Read more...

Her grandmother has been a part of her life since the day she was born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Watching Alzheimer’s disease take over such an important female figure in her life has been difficult for 22-year-old Zoyah, a fourth year SFU student completing a degree in cell biology with honours and a minor in gerentology. Read more...

While caring for her mother one day, Pat had an “aha” moment. She realized “I can’t fix this”. Her mother and several aunts had Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

Gail’s visits to see her parents in Penticton aren’t what they used to be. She makes meals and does housework for her elderly father, comforting him through his feelings of grief and guilt. She visits the nursing home where her mother lives to help feed and spend time with her. Read more...

Guest speaker Joanne Taylor will talk about the importance of future planning, explain what a Representation Agreement is and how to make one, and answer your questions. Read more...

When Linda called her son Glen in Vancouver to tell him she saw a news segment on TV featuring the “memories in ice sculptures” on display for World Alzheimer’s Day, and that she thought it was a great idea, he admits her approval meant a lot. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is one of the top fundraisers for the 2011 Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge – currently in third place out of over 40 participating charities! Read more...

With a national election coming up, you may want to know: what does your candidate know about Alzheimer's disease?

Musicians for Memory, an annual event, is taking place on Wednesday Apr. 6 at 9 p.m. at the Republic Nightclub in Vancouver. Read more...

In case you missed it, click here to read about last night's discussion on Global National’s live blog about Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

Dementia leaders from around the world are coming to Canada for a landmark conference on Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

It’s never too soon, or too late to start thinking about your brain health. Read more...

March is Nutrition Month, so there’s no better time to get started on healthier eating for a healthier brain! Read more...

Global TV National will be airing a special series beginning Monday, Mar. 14 about Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

Congrats to local author and Society supporter Sarah Leavitt! Tangles: A Story about Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me, is on the BC Book Prizes shortlist for the Hubert Evan Non-Fiction Prize. Read more...

Over coffee and cake Dolores shared with me what she expected mid-life to look like: she and her husband Bill of 40 years enjoying a carefree, blissful life together. Then she shared with me her reality. Read more...

Family caregivers can prepare for the journey with dementia by understanding the way Alzheimer's disease progresses on Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is participating in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K, taking place on Sunday, June 26th. We are looking for volunteers to join our organizing committee. Read more...

The more we understand specific processes of how the complex system of the brain is altered by dementia, the closer we come to finding the causes and cure for the disease. Two B.C. scientists are aiming to advance Alzheimer’s research to improve treatment strategies. Read more...

As tax season approaches this year, it is important that you are aware of the credits that you may be eligible for. Read more...

British Columbians contributed to raising more than $630,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with dementia as part of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 30. Read more...

Where do the 70,000 individuals living with dementia and their families factor in the BC Liberal leadership race? Read more...

According to who-sang-that-song.com there are 140 known songs with the word “walk” in it. Add one more to the list with the release of “Walk for Memories”, a special commemorative song to help honour all participants in the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more...

Local soccer hero Bob Lenarduzzi has signed on to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

A 30ft wall was built to get your attention. 1,000 post-it notes were used to help you "remember". In just over a minute, this time lapse video of the remember board stunt powerfully communicates a reminder to use all. Read more...

What is one way to get someone’s attention? Go big. That’s what the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is doing following the recent release of survey findings that show alarmingly low public awareness of the warning signs and risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

The first wave of baby boomers turning 65 this year is not ready for Alzheimer’s disease. Findings from an online survey of baby boomers across Canada revealed a troubling lack of awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

New survey findings show that the first wave of baby boomers turning 65 this year is not ready for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...

It’s Alzheimer Awareness Month! The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is urging everyone, especially those 40 and older, to learn about Alzheimer’s disease, know the warning signs, take care of your brain health, and reduce your risk by making simple lifestyle changes. Read more...

More than 70,000 British Columbians are living with dementia. Nearly 10,000 of these British Columbians are baby boomers under the age of 65. Read more...

On January 4 we will usher in the New Year with the launch of Alzheimer Awareness Month. The focus of this year’s national campaign centred around findings from a survey of Canadian baby boomers that revealed our population’s largest demographic is not prepared for the rising tide of dementia. Read more...

Feel good inside and out during this holiday season by registering and getting ready for this year’s Investors Group Walk for Memories! Read more...

Yesterday I met a very brave British Columbian! He has Alzheimer’s. He is aware it is fatal with no known cure. He is living alone. Read more...

Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director for the Alzheimer Society was in British Columbia for a speaking tour this week, sharing knowledge about the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research and answering questions about diagnosis and treatments. Read more...

The RBC Foundation has made a generous commitment to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to support the Dementia Education program with renewed support of a gift of $50,000 over two years. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is sponsoring a study at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to assess the benefits of music therapy in Alzheimer’s disease ...Read more ...

On October 26, 2010, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosted a First Link^® Learning Forum, bringing together our partners from the Ministry of Health Services and the regional health authorities, key partners integral to the successful delivery of the new programs. Learn more

The 2011 Investors Group Walk for Memories is literally just around the corner!

Ed Arnold, a past climber, has raised the bar for anyone who has climbed, or is thinking about climbing, 19,340 ft. on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Ed, at the age of 69, has done Ascent for Alzheimer’s twice for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Read more ...

We are pleased to announce that Larry Okotinsky has joined the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as Director of Finance and Administration. Learn more…

This week’s Globe and Mail feature on dementia has generated a lot of interest across Canada. Here in B.C., some of our local experts share their knowledge. Learn more here....

Next year will mark 30 years that the Alzheimer Society of B.C. has been dedicated to helping families build the knowledge and skills to maintain quality of life while living with dementia. Learn more here...

In light of a CBC News investigation feature that aired on Monday, September 20 about third party companies being hired to raise funds for charities, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. wants to reassure our donors and supporters about the accountability of our fundraising activities. Read more ...

A public art display was unveiled this morning at the outdoor grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery to mark World Alzheimer’s Day.

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is pleased to announce, with the Ministry of Health Services, an expansion to three key programs to better support dementia patients and their families thanks to $1 million funding from the Province.

The World Alzheimer Report 2010 released today is sounding alarm bells to the global economic impact of dementia and suggests that world governments, including Canada, are not prepared. Learn more...

Local author Sarah Leavitt is launching her new illustrated memoir Tangles: A story about Alzheimer’s, my mother, and me on World Alzheimer’s Day. Learn more...

David Walker joins the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as Director, Fund Development. He brings to the Society successful experience in non-profit leadership including at the Heart House Hospice, Legacy Foundation, and World Vision. Learn more about David…

Dawn Emerson’s current solo art show “Without Mind” at the Place des Arts in Coquitlam represents the struggle with Alzheimer’s disease from the perspective of her own personal experience. Learn more...

The 2010 Ascent for Alzheimer's team has arrived in Africa to begin their hike up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer's. Follow their incredible journey through trip updates in their own words...

On Sunday, January 30, 2011 British Columbians will come together to honour and remember the special people in their lives who are touched by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while raising vital funds for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.  For more information, and to see pictures from the January 2010 Walks, go to …. 

The Alzheimer Society wanted to provide an update to the recent research from a Belgian study that suggests "Alzheimer's disease can be accurately predicted by analyzing biomarkers in spinal fluid" http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/08/10/alzheimer-predict-test.html, which has garnered much attention.

Is it possible to predict Alzheimer's disease? Learn more...

On Sunday, June 27 the Alzheimer Society of B.C. was one of the chosen charities that benefited from the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk.  This has been an incredible new event for us, we have raised over $14,000 and we aren't finished yet!  Read more or donate...

Ian Whatley and Ben Love are experienced cyclists, but cycling from Victoria, B.C. to Halifax, Nova Scotia will be a grand journey, even for them. The two science students from the University of Guelph are making the 7000 kilometre journey to raise money for dementia awareness and research. Read more...

Vancouver, BC – The 16th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament raised $510,000 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to support families impacted by dementia and fund research for a cure. To date, the tournament has raised more than $6 million for the cause. Read more...

It may just be in their nature, but over the eight years they’ve known each other, Nicole Bertrand and Sandy Riley have shared a friendly competition. Now they’re hoping to help Team Alzheimer’s reach this year’s goal of raising $25,000 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., as part of the Scotiabank Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk. Read more...

New campaign highlights the soul-wrenching realities of Alzheimer’s disease

May 25, 2010

Vancouver, BC – The Alzheimer Society has launched a new national campaign in an effort to raise awareness about the soul-wrenching realities of Alzheimer’s disease. Highlighting the fatality of the disease and the gradual loss of all aspects of daily life, the “Forget Everything You Knew” campaign aims to correct common misconceptions about the disease and urge greater investment in research. Read more...

Why business leaders from across Canada come to Vancouver for one day of golf. (Read more...)

Society seeks to expand program for caregiver support
In 2001, when Gerry Matier and his wife Dede Jamieson received her diagnosis of dementia, they were in shock. Dede was forty-seven.

Like many newly diagnosed families, Gerry didn’t know where to turn. Read more...

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is one of a select group of chosen charities to benefit from the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, and this year, is being recognized as a featured charity for the event.

Recognizing the growing number of individuals and caregivers in our province who are living with dementia, Deputy Speaker and MLA for Richmond East Linda Reid addressed the B.C. Legislature about First Link, an early intervention program offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to better support families living with dementia. Read more...

Research tells us that we are never too young or too old to take action in defense of our own brain health. On Friday, April 30 Judy Bourne, Support and Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will present the seminar,  “The Healthy Brain – What you need to know” at the 18th annual Vancouver Wellness Show. Read more...

As part of March’s annual Brain Awareness Week, Deputy Speaker and MLA for Richmond East Linda Reid addressed the B.C. Legislature stressing the importance of brain health, dementia research and support for caregivers.  Read more...

Brain Awareness Week (March 15-21) is a great time to think about your brain health and growing evidence supports the benefits of physical activity to reduce the risk for, or delay the onset of dementia. Read more...

Brain Awareness Week is a great time to hear about what’s new in brain research. But it’s also a great reminder for everyone to take care of their own brain health. There are many healthy ways to maintain and improve the health of your brain. Your diet is one way and here are a few easy tips to help you get started. Read more...

Winner of the Best International Film award at the Indie Spirit Film Festival, Forgetful Not Forgotten is an intimate portrait of a family coming to grips with the realities of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Audiences in five B.C. communities will have the opportunity to see free public screenings in March. Read more...

One of Canada’s top creative and rebranding strategists has responded to a recent public call to action and will be challenging British Columbians to rethink dementia. Rethink Communications has announced it will be donating their award-winning expertise to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Read more...

Vancouver, B.C. – It appears the public has heard the recent call to action by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Record numbers came out for The Investors Group Walk for Memories events in 19 communities across the province and have, for the first time in the history of the event, exceeded the half million dollar mark with donations still coming in.  Read more...

Mark Madryga’s forecast for warmer weather this winter due to El Nino is great news for this year’s walkers! The local meteorologist for Global TV BC and CKNW 980, was at Eaglequest Golf at Coyote Creek recently to help kick-off the countdown to the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more ...

As part of Alzheimer Awareness Month, you may be hearing about the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the Rising Tide study on your local airwaves throughout the province. AM 650 has generously provided permission for us to share three awareness ads with radio stations across B.C. Click on the sound clips to hear the ads now.

• Alzheimer stats - Friends 1x30 (MP3 - 493 KB)
• Alzheimer stats - Husband 1x30 (MP3 - 489 KB)
• Investors Group Walk for Memories 1x30 (MP3 - 490 KB)

A report released by the Alzheimer Society today to mark Alzheimer Awareness month reveals alarming new statistics about the projected economic and social costs of dementia in Canada. Here in B.C., findings indicate that if nothing changes over the next 30 years, the prevalence of dementia in the province will more than double. Read more ...

View the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s new ad for the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Read more and see the ad ....

Both of the 2009 Ascent for Alzheimer's Teams have completed their ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer's. Follow their incredible journey through trip updates in their own words...

1MTweets seeks to digitally memorialize one million people who have lived with Alzheimer's disease by having their loved ones tweet about them. Alzheimer's robs people of their memories, so this movement is both a powerful and poetic way to ensure we're remembering those who can no longer remember for themselves.

Startling new statistics released on World Alzheimer’s Day say that the prevalence of dementia worldwide will nearly double every 20 years to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050.  Read more ....

Thanks for crossing the finish line for dementia at the Scotiabank Half-Marathon & 5K on Sunday, June 28.

If you or someone you know is concerned about memory problems, you're not alone. But is it Alzheimer's disease?

Thank you to the participants and sponsors of the 15th annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament, held May 21 in Surrey.

Together, we raised more than $490,000 to support people in our communities living with dementia through the Investors Group Walk for Memories. 

New statistics from the Alzheimer Society's Rising Tide study shows there are now more than 70,000 people in B.C. who are living with dementia.